| Direct ligand for ERBB3 and ERBB4 tyrosine kinase receptors. Concomitantly recruits ERBB1 and ERBB2 coreceptors, resulting in ligand-stimulated tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of the ERBB receptors. The multiple isoforms perform diverse functions such as inducing growth and differentiation of epithelial, glial, neuronal, and skeletal muscle cells, inducing expression of acetylcholine receptor in synaptic vesicles during the formation of the neuromuscular junction, stimulating lobuloalveolar budding and milk production in the mammary gland and inducing differentiation of mammary tumor cells, stimulating Schwann cell proliferation, implication in the development of the myocardium such as trabeculation of the developing heart. Isoform 10 may play a role in motor and sensory neuron development. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:1348215, ECO:0000269|PubMed:7902537}. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using serum free human MCF-7 cells is <0.5ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >2x10e6IU/mg. Sequence: SHLVKCAEKE KTFCVNGGEC FMVKDLSNPS RYLCKCPNEF TGDRCQNYVM ASFYKHLGIE FMEAE Molecular Weight: 7.5kD PubMed ID: 1350381, 7509448, 8096067, 7782315, 14702039, 16421571, 9333014, 12145742, 17565985, 15489334, 7689552, 1348215, 7902537, 10523851, 10597312, 10867024, 8062828, 8639490 Gene Name: NRG1, GGF, HGL, HRGA, NDF, SMDF Swiss Prot: Q02297 Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20C. Stable for 12 months at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. |
